BUSINESS VISAS
Business Entrepreneur Visa — Subclass 188E
The Business Entrepreneur Visa (subclass 188E) is a provisional visa that allows you to undertake entrepreneurial activity in Australia for up to four years and three months. Subject to meeting further criteria, this temporary visa can lead to permanent residency.
Our migration specialists help with nomination, funding evidence, and end‑to‑end strategy to position your venture for a successful application.
Highlights
- Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) before applying.
- State/Territory nomination is required before an invitation to apply.
- Generally targeted at applicants 55 years or above (age concessions may vary by nomination).
- Undertake and continue a genuine entrepreneurial activity.
- Lawful funding agreement of at least AUD 200,000.
- Nomination sources include: Commonwealth/State/Territory agencies, publicly funded research organisations, higher education providers, or Australian venture capital limited partnerships.
- No history of unlawful activities in Australia.
- Functional English; meet health and character requirements; sign the Australian Values Statement (if 18+).
- No debts to the Australian Government; no adverse visa history.
Key Eligibility & Process
- Submit Expression of Interest (EOI) via SkillSelect.
- Prepare documents: identity, health & character, entrepreneurial funding and plan, dependents (if any).
- Receive nomination/invitation and lodge your application online via ImmiAccount.
- Complete follow‑ups: health exams, biometrics, funding confirmation, and notify any material changes.
- Await decision: on grant, receive visa grant number and start date; on refusal, receive reasons and review rights where applicable.
